This and That 11-29-11

Published 12:00 pm, Tuesday, November 29, 2011

BUSINESS AFTER Hours, an informal business mixer open to the public, will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. today at Robert's Tree House.

THE CHRISTMAS PARADE sponsored by the Plainview Chamber of Commerce will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Broadway Street Park. Entry is free, and forms are available at the chamber, 1906 W. Fifth.

Theme is "A West Texas Christmas."

To be eligible to win a banner for best small float, best large float, best decorated entry, judges' choice or best representation of theme, entries must have a registration form and they must have a contest flag from the Chamber.

A pre-Christmas parade party hosted by the Hale County Literacy Council will be held from 4:30-6:15 p.m. at the Fair Theatre. Children may deliver their wish lists to Santa in person.

Parents are welcome to bring their cameras.

Story time will feature "The Christmas Angel." Lydia Castillo and the Christmas angels will pass out goody bags while they last.

There is no charge to attend.

TULIA CHAMBER of Commerce will sponsor Christmas in Tulia, featuring open houses across town and booths in Swisher Memorial basement, Dec. 2-5. Booths are available for $20. Call 995-2296 or 292-4219 for more information.

SOUTH PLAINS Community Action, 1407 W. Fifth, will sponsor a workshop, including application assistance, on CHIP (Children's Medicaid) from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday.

Attendees should bring child's Social Security number, child's Alien Registration Card, proof of each family member's income and proof of costs for childcare, disabled adult care or child support.

Call 293-4397 for more information.

THE TEXAS AGRILIFE Extension Service and Texas Farm Bureau will host an informational meeting at 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center in Muncy for those affected by new High Plains Underground Water District rules that go into effect Jan. 1.

Jim Conkwright, High Plains Underground Water District manager in Lubbock, will present the program and answer questions.

The multi-county meeting will involve the AgriLife Extension offices in Floyd, Crosby, Briscoe, Swisher and Hale counties and the Farm Bureau office serving Floyd and Briscoe counties. Individual registration is $10, due at the door.

The Floydada fire department will serve a barbecue meal as a fundraiser.

For more information contact the AgriLife Extension office in Floyd County at 806-983-4912.

CELEBRITY SERVERS will be at Pizza Hut from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 8. All tips will be donated to the Plainview Area United Way.

FIRST BAPTIST Church worship choir, band and drama team will present "Gloria!" at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 in the worship center, 205 W. Eighth. Admission is free.

THE HALE County Republican Party will accept ballot applications for the 2012 Republican primary on the afternoon of Dec. 8.

Candidates may apply at the office of the county chair, Mark Warren, Independent Insurance Agents of Plainview, 716 Broadway.

Also, anyone wanting to run for a precinct chair may apply at that time. Call Warren at 293-7514 or Dave Courtney at 292-7728 with questions.